Laws & Regulations
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What if the owner/ operator investigates but can’t find the source of a super-emitter event for which it received a notification from the EPA?
If an owner/operator conducts all applicable investigations for all affected facilities and associated equipment subject to these requirements and is unable to identify the source of the super-emitter event, they would indicate that in the report submitted to the EPA and provide the certifications required under 40 CFR 60.5341b(e)(3).
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What if the notification the EPA sends goes to contact information for someone who is temporarily away, such as on leave, or that is no longer valid?
We encourage owners and operators to use the Designating Responsible Officials form available in their Central Data Exchange Methane Super Emitter dashboard to keep their records in the EPA’s databases up to date to avoid missing any notifications that the EPA sends. The Designating Officials form has space for both…
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What happens if I observe a leak from my equipment but have not received a notification?
The Methane Super Emitter program only applies to leaks reported to the EPA by certified third-party notifiers that meet certain criteria. If you have not received a notification from the EPA, you do not have any obligations to conduct investigations or submit a report to the EPA under the Methane…
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Does each person have to register individually in the Central Data Exchange or CDX for the Methane Super Emitter Program, or can a central person at the organization add users to the organization’s account?
Yes, each person within an organization needs to sign up for their own CDX account. There are two types of accounts: preparer and signatory. Signing up for signatory authority for an organization brings with it the ability to invite and approve additional users to set up accounts associated with that…
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As an owner/operator expecting to receive notifications, can I provide EPA information in advance to facilitate receiving them, and if so, how do I identify the facilities that are within my purview?
We encourage owners and operators to provide facility and contact information via the optional Designating Officials Form, which is available through the dashboard for your EPA Central Data Exchange account.
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Public Comments for December 11 & 12, 2013 NDWAC Meeting
Comments on drinking water regulations for lead and copper.
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Cleanup Plans and Documents Files
Additional documents for the Cleanup Plans and Documents page
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Download the 2021 Automotive Trends Report (previous year)
Light-Duty reports, tables and appendices for 1975-2020 carbon dioxide and fuel economy trends report.
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Regulations for Emissions from Aircraft
This page provides links to regulations and other information for aircraft emissions.
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For Accreditation Bodies and Third-Party Certifiers - Compliance Guide for Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood, with Translations
This page provides resources and guidance documents, including translations, and pertaining to the Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products Final Rule.
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EPA Announces $48,763,746 of Clean Ports Investments in Georgia Ports Authority
EPA’s Clean Ports Program to fund 55 zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure, and planning projects across the nation to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, promote good jobs, and advance environmental justice
EPA News Release: EPA Announces $48,763,746 of Clean Ports Investments in Georgia Ports Authority
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Sample Calculation of the Postconsumer Fiber Content of a Corrugated Container
EPA's example to demonstrate how to calculate postconsumer fiber content in a corrugated container.
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Final NPDES Permit for Utuado Water Treatment Plant in Utuado, Puerto Rico
EPA's NPDES water permit for the Utuado Water Treatment Plant in Utuado, Puerto Rico.
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Notices of Intent for Coverage Under the 2006 NPDES Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System General Permit in Puerto Rico
2006 NPDES Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System General Permit Notice of Intents
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Certification of Compliance Audit Checklist for Hazardous Waste Tanks
Example of a Certification of Compliance Audit Checklist -- Tanks, which includes a fillable table with areas to list requirements, federal regulations, descriptions, locations of information, and criteria met.
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Certification of Compliance Audit Checklist for Hazardous Waste Containment Buildings
Example of a Certification of Compliance Audit Checklist General Information: Containment Buildings, which includes a fillable table with areas to list requirements, federal regulations, descriptions, locations of information, and criteria met.
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Certification of Compliance Audit Checklist for Hazardous Waste Container Storage Areas
Example of a Certification of Compliance Audit Checklist -- Container Storage, which includes a fillable table with areas to list requirements, federal regulations, descriptions, locations of information, and criteria met.
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Hazardous Waste Facility Permit Issued to Chemical Waste Management, Inc. in Emelle, Alabama
Hazardous Waste Facility Permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for Chemical Waste Management, Inc. in Emelle, Alabama.
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A Method for Determining the Compatibility of Hazardous Wastes
This report describes a method for determining the compatibility of binary combinations of hazardous wastes.
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EPA Releases Proposed Plan for Motorola 52nd Street Superfund Cleanup in Phoenix
EPA News Release: EPA Releases Proposed Plan for Motorola 52nd Street Superfund Cleanup in Phoenix